[Yeonnam-dong] Pretty Pink Cafe in Seoul - Cafe Pink Like

Recently, there are many pink cafes in Seoul. Have you visited any of them?

There is one pretty pink cafe in Yeonnamdong that serves delicious macarons! Is pink your favourite color? Is macarons your favourite dessert?
If yes, you should make a visit Cafe Pink Like (핑크라이크) in Yeonnamdong!

As you walk along Yeontral Park in Yeonnamdong, you will come across this studio-like cafe named "Pink Like". The exterior of the cafe is decorated with many pretty hearts which makes this cafe look so cute and lovely. If you walk passed this cafe, it would definitely attract your attention.

Pink Cafe in Seoul - Cafe Pink Like

Pink Cafe in Seoul - Cafe Pink Like

When you enter Cafe Pink Like, the large bouquet of flowers at the counter would probably catches your eyes first. Just like the name of the cafe, the interior is decorated with many things in pink color, which aims to capture women's heart.

The macarons in Cafe Pink Like have unique shape of cherry blossom. Macarons are available in various flavour such as mango peach, yogurt, strawberry milk, green tea nutella and real green tea. Everyday, Cafe Pink Like sells different flavour of macarons. So, you can visit Cafe Pink Like's Instagram to check out "macarons for the day" before you head to the cafe.

Cafe Pink Like in Yeonnamdong

Cafe Pink Like in Yeonnamdong

Menu_Cafe Pink Like

Interior_Cafe Pink Like

Interior_Cafe Pink Like

Macarons_Cafe Pink Like

Macarons_Cafe Pink Like

Macarons_Cafe Pink Like

Macarons_Cafe Pink Like

Aren't the macarons look cute and delicious? Especially the ones in the shape of cherry blossom!
It is recommended that you drink a cup of Americano together with these sweet macarons.

Take a break and eat some macarons in Cafe Pink Like! ^^

Cafe Pink Like

< Information about Cafe Pink Like >

Getting Here: Take AREX all stop train to Hongik University Station > Get off at Exit 3 > Walk about 5 mins.
Address: 10 Donggyo-ro 39-gil, Yeonnam-dong, Seoul
Opening Hours: 11:30 ~ 21:00
Price: Macarons 2,500won, Americano 4,000won, Cafe Latte 4,500won, Vanilla Latte 5,000won
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_pink_like_/




Find other Cafes around Yeonnamdong/Hongdae:

- Rooftop Cafe in Yeonnamdong - Caao Coffee
- [Yeonnam-dong] Cafe Cabinet (Bakery)
- Cafe Thank You for Coming, Cafe Redbig
- C27 Cheesecake & Coffee - A Must-Visit Cafe in Hongdae for Cheesecake Lovers
- 5 Must-Visit Cafes in Hongdae / Yeonnam-dong Area

What to Eat in Incheon Airport Terminal 1 - 'Hanok' Korean Restaurant

Looking for a good restaurant in Incheon Airport Terminal 1 while you wait for flight check in? Or wish to have one last Korean meal before you leave Korea?

Check out 'Hanok(한옥 by 유현수)' Restaurant, a restaurant by CJ Foodville that serves good, authentic Korean food in Incheon Airport Terminal 1.

Hanok Restaurant in Incheon Airport Terminal 1

Hanok by Yoo Hyun-soo (한옥 by 유현수), a collaborative restaurant with Chef Yoo Hyun-soo, became well known through JTBC culinary variety program named 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator'. 'Hanok' is a restaurant specializing in Korean cuisine that aims to serve 'precious meal' to precious people.

Hanok Restaurant in Incheon Airport Terminal 1

Hanok Restaurant in Incheon Airport Terminal 1

Hanok Restaurant in Incheon Airport Terminal 1

'Hanok' is located at B1 Floor of Transportation Center (West side) in Incheon Airport T1 (next to AREX Express Train ticket entrance). You can enjoy various Korean food such as bibimbap, naengmyeon, grilled fish, kimchi stew, etc in 'Hanok' Restaurant.


What are some of the recommended food in Hanok' Restaurant?

- Cold Noodles (Naengmyeon), a popular Summer food n Korea
- Spicy beef soup with beef Short Ribs (Yukgaejang)
- Grilled short rib patties with mushroom

Cold Noodles in 'Hanok' Restaurant

Spicy beef soup with beef Short Ribs in 'Hanok' Restaurant

Grilled short rib patties with mushroom in 'Hanok' Restaurant

Are you leaving Korea from Incheon Airport Terminal 1?
We have some good suggestion for you!

Take AREX train from Seoul city to Incheon Airport T1, then enjoy a delicious Korean cuisine in 'Hanok' Restaurant! After your meal, you can proceed to the passenger terminal to do flight check in, and followed by duty free shopping! ^^

< Information about 'Hanok' Restaurant >

Getting Here: Take AREX train to Incheon Airport T1 Station
Location: B1 floor of Transportation Center (West side) in Incheon Airport Terminal 1
Price: Cold Noodles 12,000won, Spicy Beef Soup 15,000won, Grilled short rib patties 15,000won
Opening Hours: 08:00 ~ 22:00 (Last Oder 21:00), opens daily
Contact number: 032-743-7021

Get discounted one-way AREX Express Train ticket online - KKday and Klook

AREX Express Train is a premium train that runs nonstop between Incheon International Airport and Seoul Station. It is the fastest and most comfortable transportation method that connects Incheon International Airport and Seoul.

One of the common questions that we received is, "Can we buy AREX Express Train online or in advance?"

Firstly, please take note that you cannot buy and get the AREX Express Train ticket in advance. You have to get the train ticket on the departure day itself. For example, if you wish to travel from Seoul Station to Incheon Airport tomorrow, you cannot go to the AREX Express ticket counter today to buy tomorrow's AREX train ticket. AREX Express train ticket is available for sale for that day itself only.

AREX Express train ticket is NOT available for purchase on AREX official website. However, if you wish to purchase the ticket in advance, you can get it from AREX partners such as KKday and Klook. Good news! If you are looking for discounted AREX Express train ticket, you may check out KKday or Klook!

KKday AREX express train discounted ticket

Klook AREX express train discounted ticket

After you have make payment on KKDAY or Klook, you will receive an email from them with a special 13-digit booking number on the voucher. You have to go to AREX Express train ticket counter in Incheon Airport or Seoul Station to exchange the ticket on the departure day. The voucher you receive from KKday or Klook is NOT the train ticket. For more detailed information, please visit the respective websites.

AREX express train ticket

AREX Express train ticket counter in Seoul Station

AREX express train in Incheon Airport

About AREX Express Train

Journey Time:
Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 1 ~ Seoul Station : 43Minutes
Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 2 ~ Seoul Station : 51Minutes

Standard Fare:
Adult : KRW 9,000
Child : KRW 7,000

AREX Express Train first train / last train:
<First train>
Seoul Station: 6:10am
Incheon International Airport Station T1: 5:23am / T2: 5:15am

<Last Train>
Seoul Station 10:50pm
Incheon International Airport Station T1: 10:48pm / T2: 10:40pm

Special Benefits:
City Airport Terminal of Seoul Station: available for free of City Airport Terminal, use Customer Lounge of Incheon Int'l Airport Terminal 1 Station, pre-assigned seat system, Cabin Crew Service, Electric Cart Service, Free Wi-Fi Service
* Passengers travelling on the Express train can conveniently enjoy the Internet Access with free high-speed Wi-Fi.

AREX Express train special benefits

-- Find out more about how to take AREX Express Train from Seoul Station to Incheon Airport

[Hongdae] Pyongyang Naengmyeon (Cold Noodles) - Ryunnam Myeonok

After the Inter-Korean summit, Pyongyang Naengmyeon became so popular in Seoul as many Koreans was seeking out this North Korea Pyongyang style cold noodles. Pyongyang is the capital city of North Korea and Naengmyeon is the cold buckwheat noodles in ice broth.

In May 2017, a new Pyongyang Naengmyeon restaurant called Ryunnam Myeonok (련남면옥) was opened in Yeonnam-dong, the neigbourhood near AREX Hongik University Station Exit 3. Although Ryunnam Myeonok is hidden in the small alleys of Yeonnam-dong, it is usually crowded during lunch or dinner.

Ryunnam Myeonok, Pyongyang Naengmyeon restaurant in Yeonnam-dong

Naengmyeon (cold noodles) is one of the famous food to eat in Summer. If you are visiting Seoul this Summer, you should head to Ryunnam Myeonok (련남면옥) to enjoy this refreshing cold buckwheat noodles.

Ryunnam Myeonok Menu

Pyongyang Naengmyeon in Ryunnam Myeonok

Pyongyang Naengmyeon in Ryunnam Myeonok

Unlike the traditional Pyongyang naengmyeon restaurant, Ryunnam Myeonok is a stylish Korean restaurant that aim at young people. There are various Korean food served in Ryunnam Myeonok. Pyongyang naengmyeon is popular in the Summer while beef bone soup and beef bone noodles are popular in the Winter. In addition, when you order 1 person set, boiled pork/beef will be served as well.

Ryunnam Myeonok's Pyongyang naengmyeon (cold noodles) are served with radish pickles, fried eggs and beef. What makes this naengmyeon different from other restaurant is that the naengmyeon in Ryunnam Myeonok is served in clam broth.

Pyongyang cold noodles in Ryunnam Myeonok

< Information about Ryunnam Myeonok >

Address: 228-2 Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Directions: AREX Hongik University Station Exit 3, Walk about 10mins
Operating Hours: 11:30 ~ 21:00 (Break time 15:30-17:00; Last order at 20:30)
Contact number: 02-332-2822
Price: Pyongyang Naengmyeon 9,000won, Beef bone soup/noodles 9,000won, 1 person set 16,000~21,000won

Rooftop Cafe in Yeonnamdong - Caao Coffee

It was reported that this is the hottest summer in Korea. What to do in Seoul on a scorching hot afternoon? Visiting cafes to take a rest in between shopping or sightseeing would be a great choice. In this post, we will be introducing a beautiful rooftop cafe that is located in Yeonnamdong.

Yeonnamdong is a neighbourhood full of pretty cafes and delicious food. You can easily get lost in this place but you might also discover some surprises as you explore the small alleys in this neighbourhood. Caao Coffee (카오커피), located in Yeonnamdong (near to Hongdae), is a beautiful cafe with a rooftop garden that offers some space for pretty Instagram photos.

Caao Coffee - Rooftop Cafe in Yeonnamdong

Caao Coffee is famous as a rooftop cafe that is operated on the 1st floor and 5th floor. It is best that you enjoy coffee in the indoor cafe on the 1st floor during the hot afternoon, and proceed to enjoy the evening sky at the cafe's rooftop garden in the evening (or after the sunset).

Caao Coffee - 1st floor

Caao Coffee - 1st floor

Caao Coffee's baristas won second place at the TEAM Barista Championship in Korea. Their signature menus, Nought Cream Coffee and Milk Tea, are the best sellers in this cafe. You can also order fresh fruit juice and ade, or various types of tea. Other than the drinks, their handmade tiramisu is also highly recommended.

Caao Coffee - Menu

Caao Coffee - Menu

Let's check out the rooftop garden of Caao Coffee on 5th floor!

Firstly, there is a wide space between tables. Since it was quite hot these days, the rooftop garden quite empty. However, it will get crowded in the evening when it gets slightly cooler. You can find nice colorful wall on the rooftop garden which makes this space perfect for photos (or perhaps instashot?)! What's more, you can enjoy stunning view of Hongdae & Yeonnamdong while taking a sip of coffee or tea.

Rooftop Garden, Caao Coffee

Rooftop Garden, Caao Coffee

Rooftop Garden, Caao Coffee

Pretty walls @ Rooftop Garden, Caao Coffee

Rooftop Garden, Caao Coffee

Enjoy the view of Hongdae & Yeonnamdong at Caao Coffee

Don't know what to do on a hot Summer afternoon in Seoul?
Come and enjoy a cup of coffee and beautiful view of Hongdae & Yeonnamdong at the rooftop garden of Caao Coffee! It's so easy to get here. Take Airport Railroad to Hongik University Sation, get off at exit 3, and walk approximately 5 mins.


< Information about Caao Coffee >

Address: 259 Donggyo-ro, Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Getting here: Take Airport Railroad All Stop Train to Hongik University Station > Get off at Exit 3 > Walk about 5 mins.
Operating Hours: 11:00 ~ 23:00 everyday
Price: Ice Americano 5,000won, Nought Cream Coffee 6,500won, fresh grapefruit juice 6,500won, Tiramisu 7,000won
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caaocoffee/